“The government’s support is very important, adds Mason. “It’s not a grant that we get from the province, but we get a portion of what is bet at Assiniboia Downs. So it’s actually coming from horse racing in the province,” as roughly $336,000 came in to the organization. The funds go towards operations, town expenses, and hiring workers, etc…”

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Meet the Founder

Rich Nilsen is a 16-time qualifier to the National Handicapping Championship (NHC), an event he has cashed in four times. He was the first player to finish in the top 10 twice. A former executive with Brisnet.com & Churchill Downs, Rich is also a graduate of the University of Louisville Equine Business Program.